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Barrengarry NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barrengarry, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barrengarry NSW is 214 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barrengarry is $966 per week ($50,232 per year). Median rent in Barrengarry is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). Barrengarry has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Barrengarry has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barrengarry is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barrengarry is $2,200.

There were 1 recorded offences in Barrengarry in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Barrengarry Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barrengarry Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$966/wk

$50,232 per year

#1470 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$415/wk

$1,798 per month

#1663 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Barrengarry Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (109) Female 50.0% (109)

Population Density

5.0

people per km²

214 people · 42.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,749

Family income/wk

Barrengarry Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Barrengarry Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.0% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.0% 21 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Barrengarry Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

England

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Barrengarry Religion

No Religion

52.6%

Anglican

19.9%

Not stated

7.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

6.6%

Catholic

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Lutheran

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barrengarry Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Barrengarry Employment

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Employed full-time

38.5% 65 people

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Employed part-time

25.4% 43 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 4 people

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Not in labour force

33.7% 57 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Barrengarry Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.6%

Certificate III/IV

32.7%

Postgraduate Degree

11.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Barrengarry Occupation

Professionals

29.3%

Managers

26.1%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Labourers

6.5%

Sales Workers

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Barrengarry Field of Study

Society & Culture

17.9%

Engineering

16.7%

Health

14.1%

Management & Commerce

14.1%

Creative Arts

9.0%

Architecture & Building

9.0%

Education

6.4%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Barrengarry Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barrengarry Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.3%

$4,000+/wk

23.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barrengarry Marital Status

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Married

58.3% 109

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Separated

2.7% 5

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Divorced

9.6% 18

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Widowed

2.1% 4

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Never married

27.3% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barrengarry Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

33.2%

Scottish

9.6%

Irish

9.3%

German

6.4%

Other

2.1%

Welsh

1.4%

Hungarian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barrengarry School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.5%

Vocational Education

29.3%

Pre-school

19.5%

Secondary — Catholic

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Barrengarry Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 9

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 385

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Barrengarry Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.2% 58

—

Not a volunteer

64.8% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barrengarry Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barrengarry How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Walked only

12.9%

Did not go to work

11.4%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Barrengarry Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.6%

2 vehicles

32.4%

3 vehicles

25.4%

4+ vehicles

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Barrengarry Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.1%

2 bedrooms

19.2%

3 bedrooms

35.6%

4 bedrooms

28.8%

5 bedrooms

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Barrengarry Population Mobility

19.1%

moved in the last year

39.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barrengarry Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

406

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barrengarry Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Barrengarry Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

8.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,500+/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barrengarry Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.8%

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

Couple — no children under 15

18.7%

One parent — children under 15

1.8%

One parent — no children under 15

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barrengarry Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 11

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Never served

93.7% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barrengarry Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 23

—

Did not provide

86.5% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barrengarry Children Ever Born

No children

35.4%

1 child

4.6%

2 children

29.2%

3 children

21.5%

4 children

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Barrengarry When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Barrengarry Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.9%

5–14 hours

42.1%

15–29 hours

20.1%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Barrengarry Household Size

1 person

17.4%

2 persons

53.6%

3 persons

5.8%

4 persons

8.7%

5 persons

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barrengarry Where Residents Moved From

Same address

165

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Barrengarry Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.9%

Step family — no other children

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barrengarry Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Barrengarry Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,062/wk

Median Rent $415/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Barrengarry

Your weekly income

≈ $8,935/month

Median rent $415/wk

Left after rent $1,647/wk

Rent share 20.1%

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Income: $776/wk Rent: $345/wk Save: $70/wk

Norah Head

Income: $811/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $15/wk

Point Frederick

Income: $882/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $25/wk

Springwood (NSW)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $15/wk

Boambee

Income: $809/wk Rent: $315/wk Save: $100/wk

Somersby

Income: $867/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $35/wk

Newcastle East

Income: $1,036/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $25/wk

Kilaben Bay

Income: $859/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $25/wk

Barrengarry vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bora Ridge

Pop: 107 Income: $466/wk Rent: $300/wk

Breadalbane (NSW)

Pop: 107 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $277/wk

Bumbaldry

Pop: 107 Income: $602/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bunnaloo

Pop: 107 Income: $575/wk Rent: $75/wk

Cootralantra

Pop: 107 Income: $616/wk Rent: $330/wk

Kikiamah

Pop: 107 Income: $743/wk Rent: $213/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barrengarry

What is the population of Barrengarry NSW?

The population of Barrengarry NSW is 214 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km².Barrengarry is ranked #6,778 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barrengarry?

The median personal income in Barrengarry NSW is $966 per week, or $50,232 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.Barrengarry is ranked #1,470 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barrengarry?

Median rent in Barrengarry NSW is $415 per week ($1,798 per month).Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barrengarry ranks #1,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barrengarry?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barrengarry NSW is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barrengarry?

The median age in Barrengarry NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barrengarry a good suburb to live in?

Barrengarry is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 214.The median income is $966/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10214. All dollar figures in AUD.